The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will replicate the template of the successes recorded in Lagos State in different sectors at the federal level when voted for the nation’s president in the 2023 general election.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said during the formal commissioning of the Peace Park in Lagos, that the initiative was to ensure peaceful co-existence among residents of the state, saying that nothing will be impossible in the country with peace and tranquility.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Peace Park built by Lagos State Parks and Garden Agency (LASPARK) would serve as a source of convergence, unity and tourist attraction to Lagos residents, especially youths in the state.
’’Vote for APC, vote for our party. We are not going anywhere. The presidency is coming here. We will show Nigerians how we have done it in Lagos. We will show Nigerians what has worked for us in Lagos that we want to borrow the Federal Government.’’ he said
Clarion call
The Governor said the event was a clarion call to residents of Lagos State that they have a listening government, adding that the administration is committed to fulfilling its promises.
He noted that the government is committed to changing the face of Lagos to a bigger and better state, as well as touching lives in a deliberate and consistent manner.
According to him “Everywhere you go in Lagos, you will see that we are touching lives. There is no place in the state that we are not doing meaningful development.”
Sanwo-Olu stressed that the facility is a significant event to identify with the good programmes to be delivered to residents of the state.
The Peace Park which is an initiative of the governor; is strategically located at the intersection between Ikorodu Road and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The governor said this was to further promote peaceful coexistence among Lagosians, especially as the 2023 general elections approach.
“When we make a commitment, we keep to that. You have a government that is truly committed to what you ask for and what you desire. We are handing over this facility to our youths, who will see this place as a source of convergence and a source of unity.” he added
Landmark event
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, described the event “As another landmark achievement of the current administration towards improving the well-being of Lagosians, as well as bequeathing a befitting environment to the people of the state in line with this administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda.”
Bello commended Sanwo-Olu’s “Passion for ensuring that Lagosians from all walks of life have access to recreational facilities.”
He said that the provision of the Peace Park demonstrates the Sanwo-Olu administration’s “Unwavering and strategic move towards executing developmental projects in our desire to actualize the status of Lagos, not only as the commercial hub of the nation but also as a remarkable tourist destination.”
Bello, however, lauded the governor’s vision to turn Lagos State into a land of opportunities, as well as offering all residents a chance to succeed in their vocations and endeavours and to have fun with families and friends in a peaceful atmosphere.
The General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, Adetoun Popoola, commended Sanwo-Olu’s administration for its support and efforts in providing recreational facilities in the state.
Also at the event, Chairman Agboyi Ketu LCDA, Dele Osinowo, commended the governor for initiating such a project within his territory, while re-echoing the need for people to ensure that peace reigns in their different domains.
Olusola Akintonde
